San Francisco 49ers hold off Seattle Seahawks fightback

The San Francisco 49ers managed to hold off a fierce comeback attempt by the Seattle Seahawks, emerging victorious with a scoreline of 36-24 in their NFC West clash. The game saw the 49ers take an early 20-point lead, only for the Seahawks to narrow the gap twice during the match. Ultimately, a late touchdown run by Kyle Juszczyk secured the win for the 49ers, leaving both teams with a 3-3 record in the division.

Brock Purdy played a pivotal role for the 49ers, throwing for three touchdowns, including a 76-yard pass to Deebo Samuel Sr. The combination of Purdy’s strong performance and three field goals by Matthew Wright helped San Francisco build a significant lead. Despite the Seahawks getting on the board with a field goal just before halftime, the 49ers continued to press their advantage.

In the third quarter, Purdy connected with George Kittle for a 10-yard touchdown, extending San Francisco’s lead. However, the Seahawks responded quickly with Laviska Shenault Jr returning a kick-off 97 yards for a touchdown. The game remained tight as Kenneth Walker’s one-yard run brought the score to 23-17 heading into the final quarter.

Purdy found Kittle once again for a nine-yard touchdown, putting the 49ers up 29-17 after a missed two-point conversion attempt. The Seahawks fought back, with Geno Smith throwing for 312 yards and two interceptions, including a touchdown pass to Tyler Lockett in the final minutes to make it 29-24. But the 49ers sealed the victory when Juszczyk scored from six yards out, following a 76-yard run by Isaac Guerendo, securing their sixth consecutive win over the Seahawks.

The match showcased a thrilling battle between the two divisional rivals, with the 49ers ultimately emerging triumphant in a hard-fought contest.

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